FILM SYNOPSIS: A recently widowed science fiction writer forms an unlikely family with a close friend and a young boy he adopts who claims to be from Mars.

PREVIEW REVIEW: The concept and realization of that concept are charming. Its about two disconnected souls connecting, and contains witty dialogue, nice performances by both the star and little Bobby Coleman, and a leisurely pacing by director Menno Meyjes, allowing us to sit back and view a grownup movie.

Available on DVD February 12th 2008.

DVD Features:

Audio commentary with producers Corey Sienega and David Kirschner as well as writers Seth Bass and Jonathan TolinsHandle With Care: Working with The Martian Child documentaryThe Real Martian Child featuretteDeleted scenesTheatrical trailer16x9 widescreen (2.35) version of the filmEnglish Dolby Digital 5.1English 2.0 Stereo SurroundSpanish subtitlesClosed captions

Preview Reviewer: Phil Boatwright
Distributor: New Line Cinema

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Crude Language:I caught no obscenity.

Obscene Language:I caught no obscenity.

Profanity:Jesus name is misused by the lead at least four times.

Violence:None, though the child is seen in a dangerous position outside a tall building.

Sex:None

Nudity:None

Sexual Dialogue/Gesture:None

Drugs:Social drinking in a couple of scenes.

Other:Statues of the Buddha adorn the leads house. Theres a subtle anti-Bush visual made. Okay, Tinseltown, we get it you dont like George Bush.